Clive's 400 BHP Super GT RX-8 Race Car

boosted · March 28, 2018, 02:27:05 PM

I reckon youd save weight by removing that frikin big turbo and sending to me.....

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re japi · March 28, 2018, 03:37:35 PM

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clive · March 28, 2018, 03:39:41 PM

Quote from: jinx on March 28, 2018, 11:06:23 AM
Does this mean 'Christine' has forgiven you...or maybe you've forgiven her?

She's been a good girl, so defiantly forgiven

clive · March 28, 2018, 03:42:52 PM

Jarno, fully understand weight loss, learnt that with Minis as a kit also I played around with Moto Cross years ago and could beat 500's with my KX125 mostly due to its lighter weight.

Still no idea what it weighs, as for distribution, I have the poor mans way way of finding out.

If I jack the exactly car in the middle, both front and rear wheels come off the ground together

boosted · March 28, 2018, 07:36:10 PM

Clive when you get 5 can you post up race calendar....venues and dates pls.

also got some checking for you..
1. A scan code read see what codes are in there, think there was 4 in there after rewire and running, be good to check and validate them.
2. Tightness check on alternator, starter and fuse box big power connectors.
3. Security of omp under dash...that bolt holding it in place nice and tight.

re japi · March 29, 2018, 05:44:14 AM

Quote from: clive on March 28, 2018, 03:42:52 PM
Jarno, fully understand weight loss, learnt that with Minis as a kit also I played around with Moto Cross years ago and could beat 500's with my KX125 mostly due to its lighter weight.

Still no idea what it weighs, as for distribution, I have the poor mans way way of finding out.

If I jack the exactly car in the middle, both front and rear wheels come off the ground together

Didnt meant to be rude, ofcourse I know that you understand it.

True, its amazing what really really low weight can do...

Ok, I see. "Poor mans way yo finding out"

I quess she still is quite near 50/50 then. Still would be really interesting to see true corner weights

Anyhoo, I just keep watching your in car vids over and over again!

Really amazing job!

clive · March 29, 2018, 08:56:20 AM

Quote from: boosted on March 28, 2018, 07:36:10 PM
Clive when you get 5 can you post up race calendar....venues and dates pls.

also got some checking for you..
1. A scan code read see what codes are in there, think there was 4 in there after rewire and running, be good to check and validate them.
2. Tightness check on alternator, starter and fuse box big power connectors.
3. Security of omp under dash...that bolt holding it in place nice and tight.

Thanks Jon

clive · March 29, 2018, 08:58:10 AM

Quote from: re japi on March 29, 2018, 05:44:14 AM

Anyhoo, I just keep watching your in car vids over and over again! Really amazing job!

Thankyou, I do appreciate your input

boosted · March 29, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Only a few things unless you can think of anything else.

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Grant Monkhouse · March 29, 2018, 09:23:45 AM

Can you replace the rear window also clive for weight savings? I bet that piece of glass weighs a fair bit also?

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clive · March 29, 2018, 12:41:19 PM

Quote from: Grant Monkhouse on March 29, 2018, 09:23:45 AM
Can you replace the rear window also clive for weight savings? I bet that piece of glass weighs a fair bit also?

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Good call, I will have a look at that but I know that as the glass is very thin and weighs very little.

Same goes for the rear quarter-lights

clive · March 29, 2018, 08:45:58 PM

I now have pictures

I had to look at pic 2 as this shows just how close up and under Rich Hockley was as you can only just see the back of his car because the RX-8 is obscuring his car almost completely----------proper close clean racing

boosted · March 29, 2018, 08:56:22 PM

Nice photo...
Weight loss.. stay with the lights on high beam...lose the xenon pack and gut the headlights..weight off the nose.

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clive · March 29, 2018, 09:10:34 PM

Race dates:-

Track Attack - 7th May (Bank holiday Monday) Castle Coombe, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Track Attack - 24th June Rockingham (Sunday)
All-Comers - 30/ 1st July Snetterton (Sat/Sun)
Track Attack - 29th July (Sunday) Silverstone
Track Attack - 12th August (Sunday) Snetterton
Track Attack - 29th September (Saturday)Donnington
All-Comers - 10/11 November Brands Hatch

re japi · March 30, 2018, 07:22:21 AM

Really good photos!

True, he was really close. And yes, gentleman racing. Clean lines, not hitting, even tho very close few times.

Damn, that 2nd of June event would be awesome to attend to...